Oman will celebrate on Sunday the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s accession to the throne, observed annually on January 11, marking a moment of national pride and renewed commitment.
The Ministry of Health will inaugurate the Central Public Health Laboratory in Seeb, Muscat Governorate, on Monday, marking the occasion of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assuming the reins of power in Oman.
Budget carrier cancels services scheduled for January 10–11, says passenger safety is top priority.
Pardon includes Omani citizens and foreign nationals, royal police say
Authorities arrested two individuals following a reckless driving incident in Sohar that led to a collision.
Skywatchers across the Sultanate are in for a celestial spectacle as Jupiter reaches opposition with Earth tomorrow, appearing at its brightest and closest point of the year, according to the Omani Society for Astronomy and Space.
Displays scheduled at Al Khoud Dam at 8:00 p.m. and next to Muscat Monument in Baushar at 8:30 p.m. on January 11.
Oman and Turkey reaffirmed the strength of their bilateral relations and underscored the need for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, as senior diplomats from both countries concluded official consultations in Ankara.
Oman has secured a place among the world’s safest destinations for solo travellers, with Muscat ranking fourth globally in a new international safety study that highlights the rising appeal of secure, welcoming cities for independent travel.
Muscat Municipality has released results from the Muscat Area Traffic Study 2025, revealing that an average of 71.9 percent of vehicles on the roads carry only a single occupant.
Oman has recorded a significant leap in environmental performance, rising 94 places in the global Environmental Performance Index to rank 55th worldwide and second in the Gulf and Arab world.
Shura Council members press for stronger oversight of private sector practices, sustainable employment after support programmes, and faster regulatory updates.
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